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Hawker Typhoon fighters are now being built in impressive numbers at one of the Gloster
Hawker Typhoon fighters are now being built in impressive numbers at one of the Gloster Aircraft Company factories in the West of England.
Picture shows the assembly of the Hawker Typhoon plane before the engine is fitted. Male and female engineers work on the plane.
The Gloster Aircraft Company was a British aircraft manufacturer from 1917 to 1963.
Founded as the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company Limited during the First World War, with the aircraft construction activities of H H Martyn & Co Ltd of Cheltenham, England it produced fighters during the war. It was renamed later as foreigners found Gloucestershire difficult to pronounce. It later became part of the Hawker Siddeley group and the Gloster name disappeared in 1963.
Gloster designed and built several fighters that equipped the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during the interwar years including the Gladiator, the RAFs last biplane fighter. The company built most of the wartime production of Hawker Hurricanes and Hawker Typhoons.
Hawker Typhoons were introduced in mid 1941 and regularly used from 1942.
The story of the plane pictured. The R8970. On 1944-08-17, Pilot R Gibson (Flight Sergeant, RAF) with an unknown service number, flew a Typhoon Ib with serial R8970 P for this duty: unknown operation. His mission was not completed. Circumstances of the aircraft loss: Crashed near Le Neubourn. This aircraft was a part of squadron no. 183. The location for the map is Le Neubourn, France. Circumstances at the end of this mission for Gibson: he evaded. There is no commemoration location known.
Information from https://www.backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-allies-and-axis-lost/hawker-typhoon/html
Picture taken circa 1st March 1942
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This print captures the impressive production of Hawker Typhoon fighters at one of the Gloster Aircraft Company factories in the West of England. The image showcases a pivotal moment in aircraft assembly, as male and female engineers meticulously work on the plane before fitting its engine. The Gloster Aircraft Company, established during World War I, played a significant role in British aviation history until its dissolution in 1963. Renamed due to pronunciation difficulties, it became renowned for designing and manufacturing various fighter planes for the Royal Air Force (RAF), including iconic models like the Gladiator and Hurricane. The Hawker Typhoon featured prominently during World War II, with this particular photograph capturing an aircraft known as R8970. On August 17th, 1944, Pilot R Gibson flew this Typhoon Ib on an unknown operation but was unable to complete his mission. Sadly, the plane crashed near Le Neubourn in France. Remarkably though, Gibson managed to evade capture. As we delve into history through this remarkable snapshot from March 1st, 1942 (not depicting the company itself), we are reminded of both triumphs and tragedies that unfolded within these factory walls. This print serves as a testament to not only technological advancements but also the dedication and bravery displayed by those who contributed to Britain's aerial defense during wartime.
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